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About Polk State College
Polk State College, formerly known as Polk Community College, is a public college in Winter Haven, Florida. It is a member institution of the Florida College System.The college changed its name from Polk Community College in 2009 to reflect its first Bachelor's degree program. Originally named Polk Junior College, it began classes in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven, a second campus is located in nearby Lakeland. Two smaller campuses exist in Bartow and Lake Wales.
Polk State College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1666 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Florida
#80 of 364
2024 Best Public Colleges in Florida
#37 of 91
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Polk State College is Liberal Arts followed by Medical, Business Management, Security & Enforcement and Education.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Polk State College within four or six years.